àlex Grau
About àlex Grau
Àlex Grau is a Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in technology leadership and software development. He has held various roles in notable companies, including CTO positions and has a strong background in optimizing efficiency and fostering innovation.
Work at Castor
Currently, àlex Grau serves as the Software Engineering Manager at Castor, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he leads the Integrations Team, focusing on seamless integrations of third-party tools and custom solutions for clinical trials. Prior to this role, he worked as the Engineering Team Lead at Castor from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to various engineering initiatives. His experience at Castor reflects his commitment to enhancing technology solutions in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Castor, àlex Grau accumulated extensive experience in software development and technology leadership roles. He worked at Cloudbeds as a Senior Software Engineer in Payments from 2020 to 2022, where he enhanced transaction capabilities by integrating major payment gateways. His previous roles include serving as CTO and Co-Founder at Appszoom from 2009 to 2016, and as CTO at Grupo Godó de Comunicación from 2007 to 2009. His diverse background showcases his expertise in driving technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
àlex Grau studied at Universitat de Lleida, where he earned a degree in Economics from 1997 to 1999. He also attended Institut Català de Tecnologia, completing a Graduate program in Project Management and Object-Oriented Programming from 2004 to 2005. His educational background supports his specialization in optimizing efficiency and fostering innovation in technology leadership roles, contributing to his over 20 years of experience in the field.
Career Background
àlex Grau's career began in the mid-1990s as an On-Air Personality at Segre Ràdio, where he worked from 1995 to 1999. He transitioned into technology as a Technology Writer at IDG from 1998 to 2001, before moving into software development roles. His career trajectory includes significant positions such as Engineering Team Lead at InfoJobs.net and CTO at Nolimits.travel. This diverse background in both media and technology has shaped his approach to software engineering and team leadership.
Achievements in Technology Leadership
Throughout his career, àlex Grau has played a key role in orchestrating technological transformations and navigating companies through rapid growth and acquisitions. His leadership in integrating payment gateways at Cloudbeds exemplifies his ability to enhance operational capabilities. His experience in various CTO roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to foster innovation and drive efficiency within technology teams.